Photo of Dahlia 'Mel's Orange Marmalade' flower by Leafari

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Dahlia 'Mel's Orange Marmalade'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 44"-52"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Dahlia 'Mel's Orange Marmalade' plant details

Dahlia 'Mel's Orange Marmalade' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dahlia 'Mel's Orange Marmalade'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 44 IN - 52 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dahlia 'Mel's Orange Marmalade'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sizzling! This super saturated orange has color and fun spikey petals that don't quit. Mel's Orange Marmalade makes everyone, even the FedEx guy, stop and take notice. Grow with Dahlia Boom Boom Red. Cut several and hand a bunch of these to your neighbor. She'll still be talking about them a year from now.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Dahlia 'Mel's Orange Marmalade' plant

How to Grow Dahlia 'Mel's Orange Marmalade'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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